Archive for December, 2013
“Cause if you liked it, then you should have put a ring on it.” Beyonce’s hit song Single Ladies was all over the radio and television in 2008. While the hook got caught in most everyone’s head at some point, it actually was pretty good advice. It seems like a significant number of people out there […]
For the past three years, Christmas has held a very distinct significance for me: the end of the semester and a break from school. Sure there were decorations, and Christmas carols on the radio, and presents and parties, but more importantly, there were no exams to stress over, no research papers to stay up late to […]
Plaid, stripes, sequins, lights, ornaments. Put them together and what do you get? The infamous and celebrated Ugly Christmas Sweater. How do we celebrate the travesties? By partaking in the annual Ugly Christmas Sweater party, of course! What was once considered an obscene taste in fashion has now become an acclaimed hit in workplaces and […]
Christmas is quickly approaching, and between all the shopping, decorating, parties and baking, it recently hit me that this will be the first year I won’t be in Wheeling with my family on Christmas day. Even though I’m excited to be spending the holiday with someone special to me and his family, knowing that I won’t […]
This Christmas season, like every Christmas season, we are getting the chance to revisit the age-old conflict between those who say “Merry Christmas” and those who say “Happy Holidays.” One’s choice of holiday greeting can quickly become the subject of discussion, dispute, debate and finally fist fights and assaults. A few days ago, a Salvation […]
At Bordas & Bordas, giving back to the community where we both work and live is of the utmost importance. Listed and explained below are just a few of the many recent philanthropic sponsorships we are honored to be involved with. Since its inception, the American Red Cross has provided care to those in need […]
People often ask me what my favorite Christmas gift was when I was a kid. It’s an easy call. There’s not even a close second. My dog Pepper was the best. I don’t exactly remember how old I was but I think I had to have been about six or seven. I ran down the […]
Jamie Bordas, Chris Regan and Geoff Brown return this year with a full, hour-long college bowl season preview on the Bordas & Bordas Legal Review. Watch Wheeling Central Defensive Coordinator Jamie Bordas, former State Champion quarterback Geoff Brown and noted College Football Analyst Chris Regan break down the Bowl Championship Series matchups, the four non-BCS […]
From Barley and Guinness (with some help from our dog mom, Jeanne) As we prepare for the Christmas time events, we who have pets must try to remember that this can be a dangerous time for our pets. Trees, lights and decorations can be a temptation to our four-legged friends. While putting up a tree over […]
Insomnia sucks. Well, for the most part it does but lying awake and contemplating life and all its nuances does have its advantages. Last night, as I turned off the TV, hell bent on not allowing myself to watch yet another consecutive episode of Duck Dynasty, I thought about my life. I’ve been doing that […]


